FNFCG was formed in response to a demand for greater cohesion within the community gardens of Northeast Florida. The number of community gardens in Northeast Florida continues to increase, with gardens being started all over, from schools and churches to private businesses and correctional facilities. The opportunity for community gardens to share resources, apply collectively for funding opportunities and communicate collectively with local government increases the efficiency, resiliency and s …
Our mission is to provide opportunities to learn environmental stewardship, increase awareness of healthier lifestyles, and promote a sense of community by creating and maintaining an organic community garden. Through its educational activities and community events, the garden serves as a catalyst for positive change in the Arlington community.
Creating sustainable community and abundant health through reconnecting with the land. Our food travels 1,500-2,000 miles from picking to our plate. It's picked early, before ripening, industrial farmed with lots of chemicals and fuel. 80% of the food $ goes to transportation & related costs, with only 7% to the farmer. It is our intention to migrate to fresh, picked when ripe, full of live enzymes, pestcide and chemical free food from your garden phot.
I decided to start this group because I know that there is a group of people here in Jacksonville.. in the nooks and crannies... planting there home gardens... catching water from their roofs... using greywater... planting in guildes.... I want to know you!.. I have a PDC from Hawaii 2001 and have worked on farms since than. My home is becoming a model of what I have learned. I have alot to share - and I'm sure I can learn alot from others experiences.
… We want to foster community as we learn about and promote healthy, sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyles as well as environmental stewardship. Please look at the categories on our discussion board regularly; we hope you'll come to the group for advice, and we hope even more that you'll offer advice to those who are looking for assistance! We look forward to providing an interactive learning community for you online as well as in person. We value the right of free speech and believe there shoul …
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